In recent years China has braved its strongest ever heatwaves. Europe and North America have also suffered from heatwaves, including Europe’s worst drought in 500 years.
What’s behind the high temperatures? And what does this extreme heat tell us about global climate change? What is going to be the impact on agriculture and food security?
The graphic below shows that as the middle of the curve shifts just slightly to the warm side, a much larger chunk of the curve moves into extreme territory. In other words, extremely hot days occur more often.
The attached video from CGTN is an excellent 15 minute discussion of the issues from the Chinese and global perspectives.
Video link: https://youtu.be/IejBMyz8_JA
Source: Extreme heat and global climate
China Environment News 